Katherine Tyra Branch Library / Bear Creek

If you’re looking for solutions to make your dream of becoming a homeowner come true, this is your opportunity. Join Andrew Steinbrecher with Academy Mortgage Corporation on Saturday, August 27th at 2:00 p.m. at Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek. to learn about the mortgage process, loan types and down payment assistance programs. Attendees should RSVP to ownmyownhome@academymortgage.com.

On Tuesday, August 23rd from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. or Thursday August 25th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. you can come to the Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek, located at 16719 Clay Rd., to apply for your passport. The person receiving the passport must be present. Call the District Clerk’s Office at 713-755-1674 for more information or to make an appointment. Walk-ins are also accepted. For more information call 281-550-0885.

The Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek will present classes on ESL writing on Saturday, August 20th and 27th at 11:00 a.m. This class is open to anyone whose first language is not English and who would like to improve their English writing skills. Students must bring in one page of written material on any topic. All ages welcome. No registration required. For more information call 281-550-0885.

Bring your tablet, smartphone, laptop, Friday, August 19th at 1:30 p.m. to the Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek where library tech staff will go over how to download ebooks, movies, TV shows, graphic novels, and music on Overdrive, Hoopla and OneClickDigital for free. Learn to download popular magazines through Flipster. All you need is a Harris County Public Library card. For more information call 281-550-0885.

In celebration of the publication of the ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ script, we are hosting a Harry Potter party. Harry Potter fans of all ages are encouraged to enjoy games, crafts and snacks from the Harry Potter world. Thursday, July 28 at 3:00 p.m. at the Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek located at 16719 Clay Rd, Houston.

Join the Mystery Book Club on the third Thursday of each month to discuss tantalizing mysteries. The next meeting is on Thursday, July 21at11:00 a.m. at the Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek The book being discussed will be Field of Prey by John Sandford. For more information call 281-550-0885.

A new generation is getting ready to collect Social Security. Find out what you need to know to make the most of your retirement benefits on Saturday, February 13th from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek located at 16719 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77084. RSVP to Madelin Ramos mramos@2020fa.com.